Computers for Education: Report of a Working Party into the Potential Applications and Development of Computer Based Learning Systems.

Black, Joseph, Ed.

Claimed advantages, possible drawbacks, and economic implications of computer based learning systems are presented in this state of the art report for Great Britain. Specific areas considered include: the potential uses of computers for education, computer based learning systems, the physical bases of the system hardware and software, the relevance of programed instruction and instructional theory, possible subject areas for the application of computer based learning systems, econometrics, and a research and development program. (SP)